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Chelmsford students set to visit Ecuador and Galapagos Islands

Two local youths are all set to travel to Ecuador as well as the Galapagos Islands, with the People to People Student Ambassador initiative, this summer. The students are Aaron Schaefer (son of Jeff and Jackie Schaefer) and Nicholas Reinhold (son of James and Lisa Reinhold). Aaron and Nicholas are 8th graders in Chelmsfords McCarthy Middle School.

People to People Student Ambassador initiative was begun by President Dwight D. Eisenhower. After the second world war, he wanted US students to know more about the traditions and culture of other nations. For fifty years the People to People has been making students visit all across the world.

The People to People student ambassador initiatives have altered the world via educational student tours. The aim is very simple: give students the international experiences to build up their global cognizance in a real global society.

This summer, Aaron and Nick would travel to Quito in Ecuador where they would hike in a rainforest region and serve with the local community programs. After that, they would visit Galapagos Islands and also learn about the habitat of the region.
If you are thinking about being a student ambassador, you can contact their delegation leader Betsy Chipman at this mail id - bechip@comcast.net. You can also log on to - www.studentambassadors.org.

Meanwhile, the Ecuador government has said the United States Agency for International Development that they would not renew their deals with South American country, as per a letter received by The Associated Press.